http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/sonny_liston/75711 Recent articles about Sonny Liston en-us George Chuvalo was a major heavyweight contender of the mid-1960s, arguably endowed with the toughest body of any boxer who ever lived. This was so much so that Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) sought to avoid facing him for a time, and Sonny Liston never elected to accept a challenge from the then-Canadian heavyweight champion. In a scenario typical of boxing, the fight came close to happening in 1971, when both fighters were past their best and Liston needed the money. Liston died on December 30, 1971. But what if Liston decided he wasn't interested in taking on the Louisville Lip, and wanted the mouthy, insolent brat to stew in his juices for a while. What if he chose to take on Chuvalo instead? The Fighters 1964 Most boxing history buffs analyze this fight based on Chuvalo vs. Foreman, using Big George as a stand-in. There is a certain logic to that, since Foreman was Liston's protege in some respects, but it undervalues Chuvalo. When the big Cannuck fought Foreman in 19... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:32:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sonny_liston_vs_george_chuvalo_fantasy_fight/13514855 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sonny_liston_vs_george_chuvalo_fantasy_fight/13514855 Sonny Liston vs. George Chuvalo fantasy fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sonny_liston_vs_george_chuvalo_fantasy_fight/13514855 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/95535dd70f1bdcb6873196ebdff22a0473d84efc/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f3136249.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d667CA753890F894395C5B828EBBC99E5.jpg Dawg News SEC and National News Music by PanicFan Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977.   Sultans Of Swing Song For Sonny Liston Money For Nothing (with Clapton, Sting & Phil Collins) Imagine (with Chet Atkins) Stuff Boo! Same car, right? Busted: The wild and crazy optician: I saw one fly over the Suber Bowl in '98 - very impressive: You do not have to speak German to get this:   Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:08:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dawg_treats_01_apr_13/13273357 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dawg_treats_01_apr_13/13273357 Dawg Treats 01-Apr-13 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dawg_treats_01_apr_13/13273357 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Responding to rampant speculation over who will appear in their historic August 16 boxing event at the Chicago White Sox' U.S. Cellular Field stadium, Chicago-based boxing promoter Dominic Pesoli and his partners, Frank Mugnolo of Round 3 Productions and Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing, say fans are going to have to wait. "We don't know who is on the show. We know it'll be incredible and we're working on several blockbuster match-ups, but it's still very much in the air," said Dominic Pesoli. The event will be the first of its kind in 50 years, since Sonny Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Margules says he's aware of the importance of making it something unforgettable for fans. "Boxing in Chicago is enjoying a renaissance and this event will be an announcement to the world that we're back. That's the approach we're taking to constructing this show, making the best fights possible with the local and international flavor th... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 11:14:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boxing_card_being_planned_for_august_15_at_white_sox_us_cellular_field_in_chicago/13094725 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boxing_card_being_planned_for_august_15_at_white_sox_us_cellular_field_in_chicago/13094725 Boxing card being planned for August 15 at White Sox U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/boxing_card_being_planned_for_august_15_at_white_sox_us_cellular_field_in_chicago/13094725 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:10:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/top_10_game_worn_sports_jerseysattire_to_own/12444271 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/top_10_game_worn_sports_jerseysattire_to_own/12444271 Top 10 game-worn jerseys worth owning http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/top_10_game_worn_sports_jerseysattire_to_own/12444271 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/0/c0712ebd4d5fa00af45b0f0433d7c42b78956832/mini/Miracle.jpg Two significant pairs of Muhammad Ali fight-worn gloves - Ali’s (then Cassius Clay) gloves from his February 25, 1964 bout against Sonny Liston and his gloves from his March 8, 1971 bout against Joe Frazier (Ali-Frazier I) – each sold for $385,848 in a SCP Auctions’ November auction which concluded early Saturday.  The sale of these two items sets a world-record price for any piece of boxing memorabilia at public auction.   The Angelo Dundee Estate Collection of boxing memorabilia, more than one hundred items spanning the breadth of renowned trainer Dundee’s extraordinary career, brought in more than $1.3 million. Jim Dundee, the late Angelo's son, plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale to the Muhammad Ali Foundation and the auction will also help the Dundee family fulfill Angelo's wish that necessary medical care be provided and funded for Jim's sister, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. That's some serious cash, of course. It's great that Du... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:54:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_gloves_sell_for_380k_entire_dundee_collection_goes_for_13_million/12338893 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_gloves_sell_for_380k_entire_dundee_collection_goes_for_13_million/12338893 Muhammad Ali gloves sell for $380k, entire Dundee collection goes for $1.3 million http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/muhammad_ali_gloves_sell_for_380k_entire_dundee_collection_goes_for_13_million/12338893 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/779f4f70263b5d675fcd045cf474990a55e1ed88/mini/Hearts_For_Hope_0691.jpg Gloves from two of Muhammad Ali's biggest fights are among items being auctioned off by the estate of his former trainer, Angelo Dundee. One set of gloves was worn by Ali when he won the title from Sonny Liston in a huge upset in 1964, while the other set is from his ''Fight of the Century'' loss at Madison Square Garden in 1971 to Joe Frazier. Dundee's son, Jim, said the gloves have been stored in a safe deposit box since the fights. They are among more than 100 items that the family is selling in the online sale by SCP Auctions. ''It's kind of bittersweet,'' Dundee said. ''These have been in our possession for nearly 50 years. Dad would bring them home and I would store them.'' Angelo Dundee, who was Ali's trainer throughout his career and also trained Sugar Ray Leonard among others, died Feb. 1 at the age of 90. On Thursday, each set of gloves had been bid up to $241,577. The auction, which also features gloves from Leonard's infamous Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:09:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dundee_estate_auctioning_ali_gloves/12324958 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dundee_estate_auctioning_ali_gloves/12324958 Dundee estate auctioning Ali gloves http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dundee_estate_auctioning_ali_gloves/12324958 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The bidding for the Angelo Dundee Estate Collection of boxing memorabilia,  is expected to heat up this week, as collectors scramble to secure these coveted pieces of sports history before SCP Auctions’ fall auction comes to a close this weekend. The Dundee collection ends on Friday, Nov. 30 while the remainder of the auction ends on Saturday, Dec. 1 at SCPAuctions.com. Two pairs of gloves from Muhammad Ali’s two most legendary fights top the bidding in SCP Auctions’ fall auction. His fight-worn gloves, including Ali’s (then Cassius Clay) gloves from his February 25, 1964 bout against Sonny Liston, sit at $241,577 and are expected to rise dramatically. Ali’s gloves from his March 8, 1971 bout against Joe Frazier (Ali-Frazier I) have a current bid of $219,615. Jim Dundee, the late Angelo's son, plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale to the Muhammad Ali Foundation and the auction will also help the Dundee family fulfill Angelo's wish that necessary medical... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:08:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_worn_gloves_other_items_from_angelo_dundees_auction_available_through_friday/12308740 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_worn_gloves_other_items_from_angelo_dundees_auction_available_through_friday/12308740 Muhammad Ali-worn gloves & other items from Angelo Dundee’s auction available through Friday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/muhammad_ali_worn_gloves_other_items_from_angelo_dundees_auction_available_through_friday/12308740 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/4/44bed6c0244088bb694d62027aa311a517c862d0/mini/Friars_Club_Roasts_6259.jpg The Fantasy Fight Division of ProBoxing-Fans.com is pleased and proud to present a battle for the Heavyweight Championship of the World:  Ingemar Johansson vs. Sonny Liston. Yes, we all know that Floyd Patterson lost his crown to Ingemar Johansson in 1959, won it back the following year, only to have Sonny Liston take it from him in 1962.  But what if Patterson had not become the first heavyweight to regain his title?  If Johansson had remained champion, he would certainly have faced the swarmingest, hardest-hitting heavy since Rocky Marciano:  The Big Bear, Sonny Liston. Ingemar Johansson Ingo (26-2-0, 17 KOs) had his first professional fight in 1952.  He won the European heavyweight championship in 1956 by knocking out Franco Cavicchi in the 13th.  He retained his title by defeating Henry Cooper in 1957 by fifth-round KO, and by stopping Joe Erskine by 13th-round TKO in 1958.  His first-round knockout of Eddie Machen several months after his defeat of Erskine ensured ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:36:55 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ingemar_johansson_vs_sonny_liston_fantasy_fight/12295321 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ingemar_johansson_vs_sonny_liston_fantasy_fight/12295321 Ingemar Johansson vs. Sonny Liston fantasy fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ingemar_johansson_vs_sonny_liston_fantasy_fight/12295321 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc36f0445fcb1bd095f2b18a6efa9400b25f73bf/mini/Out_Cold_a6f0.jpg We know that this isn't a football piece, but hope you enjoy...... The feeling derived from witnessing a legendary sporting triumph is utterly unique, and ranks alongside the greatest of humankind’s pleasures.  A defiance of odds or establishment of what was already expected through pure skill and brilliance, spur within us an excitement as we are left in awe of the extent to a human being’s capabilities.  Sports offer such moments in their purest form and so in honour of those feelings, here is a celebration of the greatest ever sporting achievement. #5) Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston - February 25th 1964 Taken from Vichy Water The Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston fight will for many go down as the most exhilarating in boxing history. From Ali’s trash talking leading up to the fight, to the slim chances reporters and bookies alike gave Ali, to the infamous “I am the greatest” shouts after defying all odds; this fight can justifiably be described as the epitome of boxing. Tha... Fri, 11 May 2012 17:15:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_top_5_greatest_sporting_achievements_5th_to_3rd/10772681 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_top_5_greatest_sporting_achievements_5th_to_3rd/10772681 The Top 5 Greatest Sporting Achievements (5th to 3rd) http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_top_5_greatest_sporting_achievements_5th_to_3rd/10772681 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boxing lost one of its greats this week, as everyone knows by now. Angelo Dundee, who died at age 90, was one of the best few trainers ever to grace the game, and he did it all on as big a stage as you can manage, namely training Muhammad Ali. Others have already written or spoken eloquently about what Dundee meant to boxing (Jeremy Schapp's segment on ESPN was really something), but the one thing I keep going back to is this moment:In the Sonny Liston fight, when Ali began having trouble seeing because of a foreign substance that got into his eyes, Ali tried to quit -- he begged Dundee to cut his gloves off. Dundee refused to do it. He told Ali to get out there and run away for a while. Ali eventually won, of course. The Liston win is the one that made Ali Ali. One of the things that made the Ali-Dundee relationship interesting is that Dundee usually just let Ali be Ali; Ali "the boxer" made a ton of technical mistakes, but it worked for him, so Dundee went with it, a... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:34:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_rest_in_peace_angelo_dundee_the_new_technology_tonight_on_hbo_more/9768799 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_rest_in_peace_angelo_dundee_the_new_technology_tonight_on_hbo_more/9768799 Quick Jabs: Rest In Peace, Angelo Dundee; The New Technology Tonight On HBO; More http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/quick_jabs_rest_in_peace_angelo_dundee_the_new_technology_tonight_on_hbo_more/9768799 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There are only a handful of athletes who manage to transcend their respective sports to become true global icons. Muhammad Ali tops that list, and today he turns 70. This is the perfect excuse to share my favourite picture of Ali, taken by Neil Leifer for Sports Illustrated. This is Ali after knocking down Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine back in 1965. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:15:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_turns_70_toronto_mike/9409322 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_turns_70_toronto_mike/9409322 Muhammad Ali Turns 70 (Toronto Mike) http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/muhammad_ali_turns_70_toronto_mike/9409322 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/a/3ab643de237289c0e789ee85bf9121c6211b549b/mini/Sonny_In_Training_bcdc.jpg Muhammad Ali is regarded as the best boxer of all time by most people who are fans of the sport. He was articulate, smart, and a warrior inside and outside of the squared circle. Here is a small list of his most memorable fights during his incredible boxing career. Sonny Liston I-  “The Louisville Lip” out talked Liston outside of the ring, then outboxed him in the boxing ring with a show of brilliant speed that landed him the TKO in the sixth round. He broke out the patented “Ali Shuffle” and the win moved his fight record to 20-0. Fight Location: Miami Beach, Florida Floyd Patterson I- It was a classic war between two warriors, where “The Greatest,” systematically broke Floyd Patterson down to score a 12 round tko.  With the victory his fight record moved to 22-0. Fight Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Joe Frazier II-  This was the fight that truly displayed Ali’s brilliance, craftiness, and resourcefulness in the boxing ring by the way he mixed wonderful combinations throughout the nigh Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:25:30 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_top_5_most_memorable_fights/8467996 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/muhammad_ali_top_5_most_memorable_fights/8467996 Muhammad Ali Top 5 Most Memorable Fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/muhammad_ali_top_5_most_memorable_fights/8467996 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5c9d2414445e2e2fb13439849aff676759db2eda/mini/Sonny_Liston_2bfc.jpg This past Tuesday, ESPN FILM's 30 on 30 series presented, The Real Rocky. The film discusses the life and career of boxer Chuck Wepner. During Wepner's career, he was nicknamed "The Bayonne Bleeder" because during a fight between himself and Sonny Liston. Related posts: A Review of ESPN Films’ 30 For 30 “Charismatic” Book Review – Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling The Still Real to Us Show: Episode #75 – Money in the Bank Review Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:14:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/review_of_espnfilms_30_on_30_the_real_rocky/7770484 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/review_of_espnfilms_30_on_30_the_real_rocky/7770484 Review of ESPNFILM’S 30 on 30: “The Real Rocky” http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/review_of_espnfilms_30_on_30_the_real_rocky/7770484 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/5/95535dd70f1bdcb6873196ebdff22a0473d84efc/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f3136249.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d667CA753890F894395C5B828EBBC99E5.jpg Every so often, the mainstream media enjoys taking pot shots at our sport, accusing it often of being “dead”. This is not a recent phenomenon, even going back to what is now considered somewhat of a golden age, when Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston, many people at the time thought it was a sham and believed boxing to be in its dying embers. Today, the sport has been marginalized in some sectors, particularly in the US market. Indeed, on websites such as Yahoo, boxing is now reduced to the “other” category in their sports section. However, 2011 has proven to be a boom year for boxing in the UK, particularly as it pertains to television. Last month saw the launch of a brand new boxing exclusive television channel called BoxNation. It will feature fighters primarily from Frank Warren’s stable but also deals with Golden Boy and Sauerland have been struck to ensure that fans are able to see the best action from across the globe. Also featured on the channel will be classic fights as well as Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:30:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/uk_boxing_fans_receive_television_boom/7316782 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/uk_boxing_fans_receive_television_boom/7316782 UK Boxing Fans Receive Television Boom http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/uk_boxing_fans_receive_television_boom/7316782 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/94a0bf4f8971f4d4a967545fa9df5a1a04c08126/mini/Sonny_Liston_b804.jpg